TS Bank has helped Council Bluffs, Iowa-based Westfair Fairgrounds and Amphitheater raise more than $33,000 for facility improvements over the last 11 years.
In 2012, the Treynor, Iowa- based bank launched a matching funds program in which the bank donates $1 for every dollar donated by 4-H youth to the livestock fund. During this year’s Westfair event, all 4-Hers voluntarily donated a portion of their livestock proceeds back to the livestock fund.
“Over the years, the matching program has helped improve the livestock facilities and this is one way we hope to inspire our local youth to give back,” said Austin Diehm, market president for the $432 million bank. “The dollars they donate can make an even bigger impact when matched.”
Westfair has initiated a capital campaign to build an endowment fund to make improvements and sustain the grounds for the next 50 years. “The exhibitors at Westfair put so much time and energy into their projects,” said Co-Livestock Sales Superintendent Eric Hough. “Westfair is really fortunate to have partners like TS Bank and Cutler O’Neill Meyer Woodring, that match their contributions to the building fund to stretch their dollars even farther.”